A new study shows that silently repeating a single word can quiet brain activity linked to mind-wandering and rumination. It’s not about spirituality—it’s about giving your brain a break. In this episode, I break down the neuroscience behind mantras and why they might help overthinkers feel calmer, fast.
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Citation for the Study in the Video
Berkovich-Ohana, A., Wilf, M., Kahana, R., Arieli, A., & Malach, R. (2015). Repetitive speech elicits widespread deactivation in the human cortex: The “Mantra” effect? Brain and Behavior, 5(7), e00346.
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